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Should outdoor smoking be banned too?


March 1, 2012 at 4:23 pm

Smoking bans in pubs, clubs and restaurants have driven smokers to take refuge on the pavement outside or, if they’re lucky, in a beer garden. It doesn’t look much fun – huddled out of the wind in a corner or … Continue reading

Passive smoking linked to breast cancer


March 10, 2011 at 10:47 am

Smoking is a risk factor for many cancers and experts agree that quitting smoking can significantly improve your health.

National No Smoking Day


March 10, 2011 at 10:46 am

It was National No Smoking Day yesterday (Wednesday 9 March). If you’re a smoker, you’ll probably be aware of this day, held each year to support those who want to quit. You may even have been inspired to think about … Continue reading

Recession saw fewer smokers quitting


November 16, 2010 at 3:43 pm

Back in August we provided you with a report on how teen smoking rates had dropped since the minimum age was changed in 2007 from 16 to 18. Now a report from Cancer Research UK suggests the number of adult … Continue reading

Teen smoking rates drop


August 26, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Some positive news we’d like to share with you this week comes from a report showing a drop in smokers aged 16-17 years old.